Connal
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Connal
@connaldubh.bsky.social
Irish music, books, Boston things and other things
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It is currently 'packs of coyotes walking across the Charles River' cold outside.
February 2, 2026 at 7:36 PM
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Today, St Brigid’s Day, marks three years since Ireland’s first public holiday named after a woman. It’s a chance to celebrate the vital role women play in Irish culture and history.

Discover St Brigid's story on the @dib.ie https://www.dib.ie/biography/brigit-brighid-brid-bride-bridget-a0961.
February 1, 2026 at 9:59 AM
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Lila Iké's full-length debut album, Treasure Self Love, has been nominated for a Grammy. Iké spoke to All Things Considered about being one of the only women ever to receive a nomination for best reggae album. n.pr/4ao0eeH
Lila Iké learned what "self-love" means with her Grammy-nominated album
Lila Iké's full-length debut album, Treasure Self Love, has been nominated for a Grammy. Iké spoke to All Things Considered about being one of the only women ever to receive a nomination for best reggae album.
n.pr
January 30, 2026 at 9:27 PM
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Good Night Southie! - Sunset from Dorchester Heights!
January 26, 2026 at 11:25 PM
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On the counterproductivity of tear gas (and authoritarian brutality in general) from my book Say Nothing.
January 26, 2026 at 1:07 AM
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An Poc ar Buille singer Sean Ó Sé dies, aged 89
An Poc ar Buille singer Sean Ó Sé dies, aged 89
Taoiseach pays tribute to iconic figure of Irish education, culture and traditional music
www.irishtimes.com
January 13, 2026 at 8:48 PM
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If you grew up listening to Boston’s WBCN in the ‘60’s, you’ll be picking up what I’m putting down: The Woofa Goofa is back on the air!

wumb.org/peter-wolf-w...
Peter Wolf WUMB Friday Night Fish Fry Live Broadcast – WUMB Radio
The legendary Peter Wolf gets behind the mic and takes over the WUMB airwaves for an unpredictable two hours, spinning music straight from his personal collection of Vinyl LPs, 45s, and CDs on Friday Night, January 30th, from 8pm-10pm.  Peter will be LIVE on the air so expect high-energy classics, surprise spins, stories and maybe...
wumb.org
January 12, 2026 at 7:55 PM
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Today on 746 Books I'm looking forward to all the great fiction coming in 2026 from Irish authors!

746books.com/2026/01/08/i...
January 8, 2026 at 6:01 PM
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Last minute dressing room rehearsal with the amazing Louise Mulcahy before the Late Late Show kicked off!! 🤩

#bothyband #irishmusic #fiddle #flute #livemusic #tv The Late Late Show TradFest Louise Mulcahy
January 11, 2026 at 8:28 PM
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#otd in 1798, the Massachusetts State House was dedicated. From its earliest days, the building's dome was an attraction for visitors to Boston. Visitors who climbed to the dome for a birds eye view of Boston used guides like this 1851 booklet to identify buildings and landmarks.
January 11, 2026 at 3:02 PM
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Tapping the sign
Your friendly independent bookstore breaking into your timeline to tell you to take a couple hours this weekend, put your phone in like, a box, or something & read a book. All of this <waves hand> will be here when you come back.
January 10, 2026 at 3:26 PM
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Nollaig na mBan Shona daoibh go léir, Happy Women's Christmas - a great day to celebrate and recognise all Irish women writers and their contributions. We are so lucky to have them all!
January 6, 2026 at 11:53 AM
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Shane MacGowan and Kirsty MacColl, 1987 Topps style, “Fairytale of New York” edition
December 25, 2025 at 9:32 PM
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I would lose my mind dancing to this version of his song in my room when I was 8: youtu.be/nNOfFaTokUQ?...
December 24, 2025 at 3:29 PM
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Released in December '81, this mighty 12" by Eek A Mouse is telling the half that is rarely told in Christmas songs.

Precision backing by Roots Radics with Scientist at the mixing desk...

youtu.be/MsBBhSSSjqA?...

#reggae #reggaesky #vinylsky #vinyl #musicsky
December 20, 2025 at 1:31 PM
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Here’s what it looks like from the bridge. In a way, Don got lucky because it didn’t blow out of the Channel..
December 19, 2025 at 7:18 PM
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Libraries bring people together through learning, connection, and belonging. With your support, they can remain places where everyone belongs—today and for generations to come.

Make a year-end gift to support libraries: bit.ly/ForOurLibraries2025.

December 16, 2025 at 7:48 PM
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Another west of Ireland #painting. "Connemara Cottage" came from a day cycling in circles in north Connemara up and down hills and onto a beach, looking for roads that didn't exist while making memories that lasted forever. And I kept coming back to this scene. #art #SpeirGhorm #ArtAdventCalendar
December 13, 2025 at 8:46 PM
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A #painting for your enjoyment. "Stone Walls, Galway Bay" came from a day I cycled happily into a wonderful world of walls, thinking one day I'll have my own garden and in the middle of it I will build a wall that stands alone serving no function other than being a wall. #SpeirGorm #ArtYear
March 5, 2025 at 10:49 AM
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December 7, 2025 at 12:22 AM
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If a rose can go by any other name and still smell as sweet, then "Little Cambridge," now known as Brighton, can still be just as historic and cool.
WATCH: WBZ NewsRadio's Jeromey Russ Explores "Little Cambridge" | WBZ NewsRadio 1030
If a rose can go by any other name and still smell as sweet, then Little Cambridge, now known as Brighton can still be just as historic and cool.
wbznewsradio.iheart.com
December 7, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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Manannán Mac Lir - son of the sea, ancient warrior, powerful sea god, and member of the Tuatha Dé Danann in Irish mythology - commands a ferocious sea on a stormy day 🌊

Prints are available here: www.ciaraioch.com/artprints/p/...
December 7, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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Mothers who lost sons at the Little Bighorn & on USS Maine; Widows of Antietam & Gettysburg; veterans who lost limbs and narratives of loss and murder. Some of the 720+ stories in the "Yankee Pensioners in Ireland 1845-1905 Interactive Map": storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/4e3d...
Yankee Pensioners in Ireland 1845-1905: An Interactive Map
An interactive map with biographical info and addresses of 700+ women, men and children who received U.S. pensions in 19th century Ireland.
storymaps.arcgis.com
November 30, 2025 at 1:03 PM
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This is the scandal. Trump isn’t targeting dangerous people. He’s targeting peaceful immigrants. Almost exclusively.
November 26, 2025 at 2:10 PM
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Watch /listen to Boston’s mayor Michelle Wu live her dream..

Playing with Yo Yo Ma.. 🥰
November 23, 2025 at 1:23 AM